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Pezzy Pets specializes in creating healthy pet treats that are high in protein and low in calories, focusing on sustainability by using wild Mexican devil fish, an invasive species. The company aims to provide pet owners with delicious snack options that promote better nutrition for their pets while addressing environmental concerns associated with invasive fish populations. Through its innovative approach, Pezzy Pets offers a unique product that combines health benefits with flavorful variety, catering to the needs of both pets and their owners.

Next Pet helps municipalities to build a healthier, safer, and smarter pet community. It connects pets and pet owners by providing a web and mobile platform where they can help each other, save money, and time. GoPetie is revolutionizing the pet licensing and animal control functions within cities and towns with a next-generation software that utilizes the world's first mobile licensing platform integrates remote pet photo recognition and a lost pet recovery service. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Cat in a Flat is a cat-loving, cat-sitting community that connects cat owners with trusted and insured cat sitters in their neighbourhood. Its mission is to help cats stay in the comforts of their own home while the owner is away. No more stress, no more catteries, no more guilt. Cat in a Flat is a start-up in the sharing economy using geo location search, notification system, online booking calendar and mobile payment. Each sitter can set their own rate and has their own well designed web page as part of our system - like a digital business card. Cat owners can review, rate and share the best sitters and build long-lasting cat-loving relationships. Cat sitters undergo all the checks and are required to write a full, personal profile.

Adopets, Inc. is a pet-tech company based in South Portland, Maine, that offers a software solution designed to streamline the pet adoption process. Founded in 2016, Adopets connects users with shelters and rescues, facilitating the search for adoptable pets, including dogs, cats, and other animals. The platform allows potential adopters to easily find pets and submit their applications directly. By improving the experience for both adopters and shelters, Adopets aims to enhance the overall efficiency of pet adoptions.

Operator of an online marketplace intended to connect pet owners with a wide list of certified nearby homes to provide pet boarding services. The company's platform offers services such as dog walking, training, transportation, and grooming, and also validates each host as a responsible and loving pet sitter with an adequate home environment and lifestyle, enabling pet owners to get alternatives to kennels, create jobs, and additional income.

Dig has developed a dating app that connects dog people based on what is important to them: their need for their future significant other to be compatible with their four-legged companion and the lifestyle of being a dog owner or lover. Dig is a novel app at the intersection of the booming pet tech and online dating industries. Dig has created a community of the most dedicated and emotional dog-lovers and dog owners. Dig leverages the demand for pet-forward relationships, experiences, and data by connecting the dog-loving community online as well as through localized events. In the US alone, there are 20 million single dog owners age 25 and over. Dig connects pet companies with this growing market with some of the lowest costs of user acquisition in the dating industry. Dig users range from 18-75+. The majority of Dig users are 25-35 year old single dog-owners and dog-lovers in US metro areas. Dig’s users are strongly attached pet parents and those who see themselves as future pet parents. Small/medium dog businesses are customers for the daily deal and event sponsorships, and larger pet companies and businesses that want to be known as dog-friendly are partners and customers for larger sponsorships and co-promotional campaigns, and monthly Dig deals advertisement placements. Companies pay Dig through vendors and sponsorships for Dig events, to be featured on the Dig custom-built in-app advertising platform "daily deals," and for co-promotional creative and content for the Dig Unleashed blog and newsletter. Dig app users will pay for in-app purchases and monthly subscription tiers. Dig offers a variety of free features to enhance the dating-with-dogs experience, and additional paid feature options are being developed. Global Dating Insights says Dig "has been a viral hit over the past 12 months, landing features in Forbes, Bloomberg, Cosmopolitan, Cheddar and more," and "CEO Leigh Isaacson is building a highly engaged community of pet lovers and creating one of the sector’s strongest niche offerings." See all Dig press at DigDates.com/press.

Wagmo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides monthly wellness insurance plans specifically designed for pets. Founded in 2017, the company offers reimbursement for routine care services, including vaccinations, grooming appointments, and preventive medications. By leveraging veterinary data, Wagmo enables pet owners to anticipate and manage the costs of care in their area, optimizing the health and well-being of their pets. The service is aimed at making regular pet care more accessible and affordable through its comprehensive wellness plans.

Laelaps specializes in the production of high-quality GPS tracking collars specifically designed for hunting and outdoor dogs. The company's innovative tracking system integrates GPS, VHF radio, and Bluetooth technologies to provide real-time location information. This system allows dog owners to receive updates via text messages, ensuring they remain connected to their pets at all times. Laelaps collars are engineered for exceptional durability, featuring waterproof and weather-resistant designs, along with a long-lasting battery life that offers extensive range coverage. This combination of features enables dog owners to easily monitor their dogs' positions through a smartphone, enhancing the overall outdoor experience.

Torigen Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to advancing immuno-oncology solutions for companion animals facing cancer. The company develops innovative immunotherapy treatments, notably an experimental autologous cancer vaccine that activates the immune system to target specific tumor-associated antigens. This approach allows for the detection and treatment of cancer without relying on invasive surgeries or chemotherapy, thereby improving the quality of care for animals. By leveraging years of scientific research, Torigen Pharmaceuticals aims to provide effective and less painful options for veterinary oncology, positioning itself at the forefront of cancer treatment for pets.

PetsEmpower provides temporary pet fostering for people in crisis until they can be reunited with their furry companions. They enable people to move through crisis with the knowledge that their relationship with their pets will be preserved.

Poppins App enables parents to search for fully-vetted childcarers in their area, even at short notice – perfect for last minute theatre tickets and emergencies. They can save their favourite sitters, allowing them to rebook at the touch of a button, and eventually providing them with a trusted network in their area. The App allows bookings in advance, for a few hours, a few days or on an ad-hoc basis. Parents can pay babysitters within the App, avoiding the awkward money talk. Poppins enables busy parents to find, book, review and pay fully-vetted babysitters in their area, even at short notice.

Fetch Park operates a combination of automated parking services and on-demand pet care solutions, focusing on enhancing convenience for pet owners. The company offers a transponder-based, app-supported parking service that eases the challenges of urban parking. In addition, Fetch Park provides dog walking and pet sitting services, catering to individuals who require assistance in caring for their dogs. This service enables pet owners to manage their pets' needs flexibly, ensuring their dogs receive essential exercise, socialization, and companionship throughout the day. By connecting pet owners with dedicated walkers and sitters, Fetch Park aims to improve the overall experience of pet care while simplifying the logistics of parking in busy city environments.

Dognostica is an innovative screening company that offers low cost, highly accurate, non-invasive tests for different types of diseases, initially the most common cancers. The system harnesses dogs' proven ability to detect cancer, enhanced by proprietary measurements. The founders have developed a novel patent-protected, process which offers higher reproducibility and productivity whilst ensuring high welfare standards for the dogs. Building on the founders' expertise, who have more than 40 years combined experiences, in handling dogs, working with world-leading security units dealing with explosives and drugs, the team has developed ways to address the hurdles which have prevented others from turning dogs' noses into reliable disease screening tools.

Litter One offers a biodegradable, all-inclusive cat litter system designed for convenience and ease of use. Each kit comprises a litter box, pine pellet litter, a scoop, and waste bags, all delivered directly to the customer’s door. When the cat uses the litter, the pellets transform into sawdust, which then falls through a patented false floor. After 4 to 6 weeks, the entire kit can be closed up and disposed of, allowing pet owners to seamlessly transition to a new kit that has already been shipped. This system provides an environmentally friendly solution for managing cat waste while eliminating odors.

PetSimpl specializes in developing innovative solutions for pet care, focusing on a lightweight wearable device that allows pet owners to track their lost cats and dogs. Each year, millions of pets go missing, and traditional methods such as microchipping often fail to reunite pets with their owners in a timely manner. By providing a reliable way to monitor pets in real-time, PetSimpl aims to alleviate the anxiety associated with lost pets and improve the chances of safe returns. The company emphasizes quality, comfort, and ease of use in its products, reflecting the importance of pets as cherished family members.

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